MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Job title: Hardware Engineering Roles - Aerospace

Location: Greater London

Industry: Aerospace, Flight Simulators

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

About the Role

We are looking for talented and driven individuals to join our team in Hardware Engineering team to support the development of mechanical and electrical systems for cutting-edge flight simulators. Based in Greater London with hybrid working opportunities available, these roles offer an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of aerospace innovation, leading or contributing to the design, development, and delivery of advanced hardware solutions.

Whether you're an experienced engineer or an established leader, you'll play a critical role in creating high-performance products that support the future of aviation training and safety.

Our organisation operates in a unique marketplace where we deliver products and services to almost every continent, providing the underlying capability to many pilot training operations globally. The marketplace is competitive and requires individuals who are fast moving, customer orientated, and results driven. These opportunities have an important part to play in our transformation and as such roles will suit individuals that are highly motivated, hands on and want to implement change.

We are seeking dynamic individuals who embody our core values of agility, customer focus, ownership, and transparency. In this role, you will thrive in a fast-paced environment, moving quickly to adapt and make decisions that drive progress while always keeping the customer first. You'll demonstrate accountability by owning your objectives from start to finish, ensuring high-quality outcomes that prioritize customer needs. We value honest, open communication, so speaking candidly and providing constructive feedback is essential. Above all, teamwork is at the heart of everything we do-working together to achieve shared goals, supporting colleagues, and contributing to a positive, collaborative workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead or contribute to the design and development of mechanical hardware solutions for flight simulators with a mechanical bias, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and industry standards.

- Drive the development of innovative hardware capabilities, focusing on quality, performance, and reliability in aerospace environments.

- Oversee or support the creation of detailed technical specifications, schematics, and models for mechanical and electrical systems.

- Manage projects or work within cross-functional teams, collaborating with software engineers, systems engineers, and project managers to deliver integrated solutions.

- Ensure that all hardware components comply with aerospace industry standards and regulatory requirements, ensuring safety-critical operations.

- Conduct testing, validation, and troubleshooting of hardware systems to ensure they meet performance and reliability standards.

- Lead or support the evaluation of new technologies and materials, driving continuous innovation in the development of flight simulation products.

- Provide technical leadership or contribute to mentoring junior engineers, fostering a collaborative, knowledge-sharing environment.

- Engage with suppliers to manage the sourcing and integration of mechanical and electrical components.

- Ensure the delivery of projects on time, within budget, and in accordance with customer expectations.

Key Qualifications

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

Proven experience in hardware engineering, with a focus on mechanical systems development including the ability to undertake stress hand calculations as well as use relevant analytical design toolsets including:

- Design and detail load-bearing structures within the flight simulator, aerospace, wind energy, automotive or similar industries with transferable skills to conduct the following:-

o Design and analysis related to Full Flight Simulators including motion platform frames, cockpit structures, instrument panel support frames, visual display mounting systems, and access platforms.

o Perform both hand calculations and finite element analysis (FEA) to verify structural adequacy under static, dynamic and fatigue loading.

o Produce formal stress reports and calculation packs to support design reviews (SRR, SDR, PDR, CDR) and customer / regulatory submissions.

- Expertise with CAD design tools such as Creo/Pro-E or CATIA V5 for creating and checking detailed technical drawings / models would be a distinct advantage.

- Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management tools, including knowledge of Windchill or Teamcentre

- Familiarity with aerospace and European standards and regulations including relevant Mechanical and Electrical Standards

- Strong problem-solving skills with experience in hardware troubleshooting, testing, and validation.

- Demonstrated ability to lead or work within multi-disciplinary teams, with excellent communication and collaboration skills.

- Experience in project management or leadership of engineering teams is highly desirable for senior roles.

- Flight simulation, avionics, or aerospace systems experience is a strong advantage, although design and development engineers from industries with transferable skills such as the wind energy or automotive sector would be welcome.

Why Join Us?

- Contribute to the development of world-class hardware solutions for the aerospace industry.

- Take on engineering roles that allow you to shape the future of flight simulation technology.

- Competitive salary with excellent benefits and opportunities for career progression within a fast-growing aerospace organization.

- Work in a collaborative, innovation-driven environment with cutting-edge technology and high-impact projects.

What we can offer you

Pension matched contributions up to 7%

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays & additional days for length of service

Employee Assistance Programme including access to individual Mental Health & Wellbeing support system 24/7

Group Income Protection

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance 4 x base salary

Referral Bonus Scheme

Digital GP

Holiday Scheme - Buy & Sell up to 5 days holiday

Discounts with cinemas, travel, major retailers, family days out and much more

How to Apply

If you're passionate about aerospace hardware engineering and eager to make a difference in the future of aviation, we want to hear from you! Submit your CV and cover letter today.

Join our team and help design the next generation of flight simulators!